ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

Check out all the details for the first T20 game between England and Pakistan on 22 May 2024 in Leeds

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 22 May 2024, 16:50 IST

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Preview

England and Pakistan are set to play four T20 matches in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The two sides met each other at the grandest stage of the tournament when Pakistan lost to England in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Melbourne.

England (ENG) will want to start their new era of white ball dominance by winning the T20 World Cup for a second time in the Caribbean and the third time in total. Most of the players have good T20 experience having just been part of the IPL 2024 tournament.

Pakistan (PAK) have just played two T20 series against New Zealand and Ireland. While the series against the Kiwis at home ended with a 2-2 margin, the series against Ireland was won with 2-1 margin. Babar Azam and his side haven’t had a great preparation to the World Cup and will want use this series to get themselves ready for the tournament.

Match Information

England vs Pakistan, 1st T20I

Pakistan tour of England, 22 May 2024, Wed, 11:00 PM IST ,Headingley, Leeds

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV and Fancode

Weather Report

Headingley, Leeds

Clear

2.6°C

71% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

L
L
L
L
W

Pakistan

W
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

123 Runs

2 Matches

2

Babar Azam

PAK - bat

68 Runs

2 Matches

3

Philip Salt

ENG - wk

58 Runs

2 Matches

4

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

57 Runs

2 Matches

5

Fakhar Zaman

PAK - bat

54 Runs

2 Matches

49 Runs

2 Matches

1

Jofra Archer

ENG - bowl

300.00

2 Matches

2

Usman Khan

PAK - bat

180.95

1 Match

3

Fakhar Zaman

PAK - bat

180.00

2 Matches

4

Philip Salt

ENG - wk

175.76

2 Matches

5

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

170.83

2 Matches

6

Imad Wasim

PAK - all

169.23

1 Match

1

Haris Rauf

PAK - bowl

5 Wkts

2 Matches

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Adil Rashid

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Jofra Archer

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Moeen Ali

ENG - all

3 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Imad Wasim

PAK - all

4.75

1 Match

6.50

2 Matches

3

Adil Rashid

ENG - bowl

7.43

2 Matches

4

Jofra Archer

ENG - bowl

7.53

2 Matches

5

Chris Jordan

ENG - bowl

7.86

2 Matches

6

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

8.00

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

Jos Buttler (C), PD Salt (wk), JM Bairstow, MM Ali, WG Jacks, LS Livingstone, Jofra Archer, SM Curran, AU Rashid, RJW Topley, Mark Wood

Bench : BM Duckett, HC Brook, T Hartley, CJ Jordan

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (C), FK Zaman, SH Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, IM Wasim, Mohammad Amir, S Afridi, Naseem Shah

Bench : Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Leeds is known to be a paradise for heavy scoring once the ball gets old. If the sun is shining, the game could be a high-scoring one. If there are overcast conditions, as predicted, expect the bowlers to have their say. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first, as chasing will be easy under lights.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

200

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Philip Salt ENG | WK

Phil Salt has been one of the reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders have made this far in the IPL. The right-handed batter and wicketkeeper will want to emulate the same for England in the next few months and help his side retain their title.

9
C

Babar Azam PAK | BAT

Pakistan skipper is mostly likely to bat at number three for his side and Babar Azam being the talisman for his side will be looked at as the batter to shoulder the run scoring responsibility for his side.

9

Jos Buttler ENG | WK

England skipper Jos Buttler is coming into the series with a moderately successful IPL 2024 where he scored two centuries. The 34-year-old is a destructive batter in the powerplays and Pakistan team knows if Jos Buttler gets going there is no way to stop him.

9

Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL

The onus of getting wickets with the new ball rests on Shaheen Shah Afridi. His ability to swing the ball at high pace and bowl yorkers make opposition batter wary of Shahen Afridi and his talents with the ball.

8.5

Sam Curran ENG | ALL

Young Sam Curran was one of the stars of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The 25-year-old has been in good nick with the bat and also has captaincy experience in the IPL. Sam Curran's big hitting and seam bowling option makes him a huge player to watch out for.

8.5

Naseem Shah PAK | BOWL

One of the most feared fast bowlers with the new ball, Naseem Shah mixes pace and aggression and is a very dangerous bowler with the new ball. The conditions in England will be favorable for his kind of bowling.

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9

Jofra Archer

ENG | BOWL

The England pacer is coming back after yet another long injury lay-off. In the few games he has played, Archer has looked dangerous and close to his best playing international cricket is a different kettle of fish and Archer may struggle in the few first few games.

8.5

Shadab Khan

PAK | ALL

The last few months have been difficult for Shadab Khan and that has been shown in the way he has performed with the bat and ball. With many other spinning and all-round options available, Shadab Khan knows he is playing for his place in the side.

Last Updated On - May 22 2024 4:50 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

PAK

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Philip Salt
VC

6.5

Jonny Bairstow

8

Saim Ayub

8

Babar Azam
C

9

Moeen Ali

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Reece Topley

8

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
9.5/100

Grand League
Philip Salt

6.5

Mohammad Rizwan

9

Jonny Bairstow
C

8

Saim Ayub

8

Babar Azam

9

Sam Curran

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Reece Topley

8

Mark Wood

8.5

Shaheen Afridi
VC

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler

9

Philip Salt

6.5

Mohammad Rizwan
C

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Saim Ayub

8

Babar Azam

9

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Mark Wood

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

CricTracker Special
Jos Buttler

9

Philip Salt

6.5

Mohammad Rizwan
C

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Saim Ayub

8

Babar Azam

9

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Mark Wood

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

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